LINAMAR CORP (LNR.CA) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
TSX:LNR • CA53278L1076
Current stock price
82.51 CAD
+2.01 (+2.5%)
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This LNR.CA fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
1. LNR.CA Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- LNR had positive earnings in the past year.
- LNR had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- Each year in the past 5 years LNR has been profitable.
- Each year in the past 5 years LNR had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
- LNR's Return On Assets of 5.37% is amongst the best of the industry. LNR outperforms 100.00% of its industry peers.
- Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 9.59%, LNR belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
- Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 7.20%, LNR is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 80.00% of the companies in the same industry.
- Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for LNR is in line with the industry average of 6.35%.
- The 3 year average ROIC (7.16%) for LNR is below the current ROIC(7.20%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 5.37% | ||
| ROE | 9.59% | ||
| ROIC | 7.2% |
ROA(3y)4.31%
ROA(5y)4.72%
ROE(3y)7.93%
ROE(5y)8.36%
ROIC(3y)7.16%
ROIC(5y)6.74%
1.3 Margins
- LNR's Profit Margin of 5.71% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. LNR outperforms 80.00% of its industry peers.
- LNR's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- LNR has a better Operating Margin (9.13%) than 100.00% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of LNR has grown nicely.
- LNR has a Gross Margin (14.83%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- LNR's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 9.13% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 5.71% | ||
| GM | 14.83% |
OM growth 3Y8.55%
OM growth 5Y4.03%
PM growth 3Y2%
PM growth 5Y3.55%
GM growth 3Y6.4%
GM growth 5Y1.81%
2. LNR.CA Health Analysis
2.1 Basic Checks
- With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), LNR is destroying value.
- Compared to 1 year ago, LNR has less shares outstanding
- The number of shares outstanding for LNR has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
- The debt/assets ratio for LNR has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
- An Altman-Z score of 2.77 indicates that LNR is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
- LNR's Altman-Z score of 2.77 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. LNR outperforms 60.00% of its industry peers.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of LNR is 2.31, which is a good value as it means it would take LNR, 2.31 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
- LNR has a Debt to FCF ratio (2.31) which is in line with its industry peers.
- LNR has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.30. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
- Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.30, LNR is in line with its industry, outperforming 60.00% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.3 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.31 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.77 |
ROIC/WACC0.96
WACC7.53%
2.3 Liquidity
- LNR has a Current Ratio of 1.73. This is a normal value and indicates that LNR is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 1.73, LNR is in line with its industry, outperforming 60.00% of the companies in the same industry.
- LNR has a Quick Ratio of 1.73. This is a bad value and indicates that LNR is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- The Quick ratio of LNR (0.95) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.73 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.95 |
3. LNR.CA Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- LNR shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has grown by 5.50%.
- The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 16.54% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
- Looking at the last year, LNR shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -3.31% in the last year.
- The Revenue has been growing by 11.96% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
EPS 1Y (TTM)5.5%
EPS 3Y18.16%
EPS 5Y16.54%
EPS Q2Q%25.27%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-3.31%
Revenue growth 3Y8.92%
Revenue growth 5Y11.96%
Sales Q2Q%5.88%
3.2 Future
- LNR is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 11.98% yearly.
- LNR is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 7.00% yearly.
EPS Next Y12.21%
EPS Next 2Y11.98%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year10.59%
Revenue Next 2Y7%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
3.3 Evolution
- The estimated forward EPS growth is still strong, although it is decreasing when compared to the stronger growth in the past years.
- When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
4. LNR.CA Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- With a Price/Earnings ratio of 7.96, the valuation of LNR can be described as very cheap.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of LNR indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: LNR is cheaper than 80.00% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of LNR to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.89), we can say LNR is valued rather cheaply.
- With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 7.10, the valuation of LNR can be described as very cheap.
- LNR's Price/Forward Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 38.50, LNR is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 7.96 | ||
| Fwd PE | 7.1 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- LNR's Enterprise Value to EBITDA is on the same level as the industry average.
- 80.00% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than LNR, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 5.4 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 3.92 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
- LNR has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)0.65
PEG (5Y)0.48
EPS Next 2Y11.98%
EPS Next 3YN/A
5. LNR.CA Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.44%, LNR has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.56, LNR is paying slightly less dividend.
- LNR's Dividend Yield is slightly below the S&P500 average, which is at 1.82.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.44% |
5.2 History
- On average, the dividend of LNR grows each year by 25.35%, which is quite nice.
- LNR has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
- LNR has not decreased its dividend in the past 5 years, so it has a somewhat stable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)25.35%
Div Incr Years5
Div Non Decr Years5
5.3 Sustainability
- LNR pays out 11.46% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
- The dividend of LNR is growing, but the earnings are growing slower. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP11.46%
EPS Next 2Y11.98%
EPS Next 3YN/A
LNR.CA Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
TSX:LNR (4/17/2026, 7:00:00 PM)
82.51
+2.01 (+2.5%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Discretionary
GICS IndustryGroupAutomobiles & Components
GICS IndustryAutomobile Components
Earnings (Last)03-04 2026-03-04/amc
Earnings (Next)05-06 2026-05-06
Inst Owners23.64%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners35.79%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap4.91B
Revenue(TTM)10.23B
Net Income(TTM)584.52M
Analysts78
Price Target105.57 (27.95%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.44% |
Yearly Dividend1.11
Dividend Growth(5Y)25.35%
DP11.46%
Div Incr Years5
Div Non Decr Years5
Ex-Date03-27 2026-03-27 (0.29)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)8.82%
Min EPS beat(2)3.98%
Max EPS beat(2)13.67%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)7.71%
Min EPS beat(4)1.02%
Max EPS beat(4)13.67%
EPS beat(8)7
Avg EPS beat(8)8.9%
EPS beat(12)11
Avg EPS beat(12)9.49%
EPS beat(16)14
Avg EPS beat(16)9.18%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-0.04%
Min Revenue beat(2)-1.22%
Max Revenue beat(2)1.14%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-1.45%
Min Revenue beat(4)-3.06%
Max Revenue beat(4)1.14%
Revenue beat(8)2
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1.42%
Revenue beat(12)6
Avg Revenue beat(12)0.77%
Revenue beat(16)10
Avg Revenue beat(16)1.85%
PT rev (1m)9.14%
PT rev (3m)16.29%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)4.03%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.98%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.98%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)-1.23%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.52%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 7.96 | ||
| Fwd PE | 7.1 | ||
| P/S | 0.48 | ||
| P/FCF | 5.4 | ||
| P/OCF | 3.69 | ||
| P/B | 0.8 | ||
| P/tB | 1.21 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 3.92 |
EPS(TTM)10.36
EY12.56%
EPS(NY)11.63
Fwd EY14.09%
FCF(TTM)15.29
FCFY18.53%
OCF(TTM)22.38
OCFY27.13%
SpS172.11
BVpS102.56
TBVpS67.91
PEG (NY)0.65
PEG (5Y)0.48
Graham Number154.62 (87.4%)
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 5.37% | ||
| ROE | 9.59% | ||
| ROCE | 11.32% | ||
| ROIC | 7.2% | ||
| ROICexc | 8.09% | ||
| ROICexgc | 11.25% | ||
| OM | 9.13% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 5.71% | ||
| GM | 14.83% | ||
| FCFM | 8.88% |
ROA(3y)4.31%
ROA(5y)4.72%
ROE(3y)7.93%
ROE(5y)8.36%
ROIC(3y)7.16%
ROIC(5y)6.74%
ROICexc(3y)8.05%
ROICexc(5y)7.71%
ROICexgc(3y)11.28%
ROICexgc(5y)11.16%
ROCE(3y)11.25%
ROCE(5y)10.6%
ROICexgc growth 3Y5.08%
ROICexgc growth 5Y2.18%
ROICexc growth 3Y7.76%
ROICexc growth 5Y5.61%
OM growth 3Y8.55%
OM growth 5Y4.03%
PM growth 3Y2%
PM growth 5Y3.55%
GM growth 3Y6.4%
GM growth 5Y1.81%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover0.94
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.3 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.31 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 1.16 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 67.77% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 4.12% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 85.52% | ||
| Profit Quality | 155.52% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.73 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.95 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.77 |
F-Score7
WACC7.53%
ROIC/WACC0.96
Cap/Depr(3y)107.23%
Cap/Depr(5y)94.88%
Cap/Sales(3y)5.86%
Cap/Sales(5y)5.36%
Profit Quality(3y)141.16%
Profit Quality(5y)117.91%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)5.5%
EPS 3Y18.16%
EPS 5Y16.54%
EPS Q2Q%25.27%
EPS Next Y12.21%
EPS Next 2Y11.98%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-3.31%
Revenue growth 3Y8.92%
Revenue growth 5Y11.96%
Sales Q2Q%5.88%
Revenue Next Year10.59%
Revenue Next 2Y7%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y0.36%
EBIT growth 3Y18.23%
EBIT growth 5Y16.48%
EBIT Next Year82.73%
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y31.68%
FCF growth 3Y172.6%
FCF growth 5Y-4.47%
OCF growth 1Y6.12%
OCF growth 3Y41.66%
OCF growth 5Y-1.48%
LINAMAR CORP / LNR.CA Fundamental Analysis FAQ
What is the fundamental rating for LNR stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 10 to LNR.CA.
What is the valuation status for LNR stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 7 / 10 to LINAMAR CORP (LNR.CA). This can be considered as Undervalued.
How profitable is LINAMAR CORP (LNR.CA) stock?
LINAMAR CORP (LNR.CA) has a profitability rating of 8 / 10.
What is the valuation of LINAMAR CORP based on its PE and PB ratios?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for LINAMAR CORP (LNR.CA) is 7.96 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 0.8.
Can you provide the financial health for LNR stock?
The financial health rating of LINAMAR CORP (LNR.CA) is 5 / 10.